Stuart Turner (baseball)
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Randy Stuart Turner (born December 27, 1991) is an American former
Career
Turner is from
Minnesota Twins
The
Cincinnati Reds
During the 2016 Winter Meetings, the Cincinnati Reds selected Turner from the Twins in the Rule 5 draft.[9] Turner made the Reds' Opening Day roster in 2017[10] and made his major league debut on April 6. On August 11, 2017, he hit his first Major League home run off of San Diego Padres pitcher Travis Wood.[11] The Reds optioned Turner to the minor leagues at the end of spring training in 2018.[12] He was designated for assignment on March 31, 2018. He was outrighted to AAA Louisville Bats on April 4. He was released on March 27, 2019. He resigned a minor league deal on April 18, 2019. Turner elected free agency after the season on November 4.
Personal life
Turner has two brothers.
Turner and his wife, Danielle, had their first child, son Easton Michael, in August 2017.[14]
See also
References
- ^ "Turner set to play for LSUE team". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. August 25, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ Mississippi. "Baseball: Ole Miss catcher Stuart Turner named ABCA Gold Glove winner | gulflive.com". Blog.gulflive.com. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- ^ "Ole Miss catcher Stuart Turner wins 2013 Johnny Bench Award - KWCH". Articles.kwch.com. June 27, 2013. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- ^ "2013 MLB draft: Ole Miss catcher Stuart Turner goes to Twins in third round | gulflive.com". Blog.gulflive.com. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- ^ a b c Fox Sports. "Minnesota Twins' catching prospect Stuart Turner not letting diabetes divert career". FOX Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Berardino, Mike. "Twins' spring invitees: Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano, Alex Meyer". TwinCities.com. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ "2015 Lookouts Play Home Opener Wednesday Night At AT&T Field". chattanoogan.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Stuart Turner Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ Sheldon, Mark (February 20, 2017). "Turner looks to make most of opportunity: Catcher attempting to make jump from Double-A to the Majors". MLB.com. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Reds Rookies excited for first Opening Day". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ "Votto extends hitting streak to 14, Reds beat Padres 8-3". espn.com. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ^ Kramer, Daniel (March 17, 2018). "Reds send Turner, Crockett, Herget to Triple-A". MLB.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ "Twins catching prospect Stuart Turner got work ethic at family business". TwinCities.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Turner back with club after stressful paternity leave". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)